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Severe Weather Likely this Afternoon and Evening

A line of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly north of Interstate 90 later this afternoon and track to the east/northeast through the area. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), and heavy rain of 2-3" are the main threats. A tornado cannot be ruled out if conditions line up just right. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 13 Apr 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Utica MN

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Utica MN
 43.89°N 91.98°W
Last Update:
4:36 am CDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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